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The colour of the precipitate formed after the addition of a small amount of sodium hydroxide solution to an aqueous solution of ferric chloride is:
Topic: Qualitative analysis using NaOH and NH₄OH
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Answer
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(c) Reddish brown.
Explanation
Fe³⁺ gives Fe(OH)₃.
In words
Reddish brown.
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